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When there is dryness, there is more chance that tender anal or vaginal/internal genital skin will tear, or a condom will break. Not only is it painful to have small tears, it is also easier to get or pass an STI if the skin is broken....

Safer Sex
Being trans can sometimes mean there is already a lot to talk about with new sexual partners without adding on safer sex. But talking about protection and STI testing is an important way to lower your chances of STIs.
With...

Sex Toys and Condoms
STIs can pass from one person to another from sharing sex toys. When using sex toys, it’s important to understand how to keep them clean and how to prevent STIs from passing between partners.
If sex toys are shared, it...

People of all genders and sexual orientations practice fisting. Fisting is a slow, gentle process that needs plenty of lubrication, communication and trust.
How does it work?
Fisting works best when the receiver is already aroused. Warm-up...

A dental dam is a piece of thin latex that is placed over the vagina/internal genitals or anus during oral sex to protect against many STIs.
Medical gloves can be worn when touching or penetrating the anus or the vagina...

A new condom should be used every time you have intercourse, as well as with each new partner, and when switching from anal to oral or vaginal penetration. The condom should be put on before the penis/external genitals touch the partner's...

People of all genders and sexual orientations explore giving and receiving anal play. The anal region is rich with nerve endings, so stimulation in this area can feel deeply erotic. People with prostates often enjoy indirect stimulation of...

Sexual desire and pleasure spans a lifetime; it is not uncommon for people to masturbate from their teens into late adulthood. Your sexual desires may also change over time, and masturbation is a great way to explore different kinds of...

Condoms, dental dams and other barriers offer very good protection against many STIs. They create a barrier between the internal genitals, external genitals, and/or mouth, to lower the chances of passing STIs from one person to...

What you can do if you are worried that you or your partner could get an STI or become pregnant:
See a health care provider
If you have had penetrative or oral sex with someone who has an STI, see your health care provider as soon as...

Sexual pleasure is an important part of safer sex. Here are some ways to make safer sex more pleasurable:
Use protection that feels good. Lubricants, condom fit and the material that protection is made from (latex, polyurathane) can...

Testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be done at a public health unit, health clinic or doctor’s office. A visit may take between 15 to 45 minutes, depending on the clinic and what tests you need. It may be helpful to...

Harm reduction aims to keep people safe and minimize death, disease, and injury from high-risk behaviour. The BC Harm Reduction Program provides supplies and resources to enhance knowledge, skills, and supports for individuals, families...

Background
Transgender people have unique health needs, particularly in regards to sexual health and HIV care. When combined with barriers to care, including fear of disclosure and real or perceived discrimination within social and health...

Is it safe for your vagina to use coconut oil as a lubricant?
I'm not concerned about condom use or STIs because I am married and on the pill.
I use coconut oil for my hair and skin and I love it. And all kinds of websites are...

Hello, recently i get an handjob from a guy whose HIV status is unknown. He used his semen as the lubrication for the hand job. Can HIV transmit from him to me from getting handjob using his semen as the lube let say he is HIV+????? Thanks

I'm a virgin but I am really interested in learning how to self pleasure myself. I can already reach orgasm by rubbing my legs together but I want to experiment with fingering but I have never experienced penetration before and I am really...

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